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Acsir Ph D Programme

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Acsir Ph D Programme administered by MOFPI Authority (Chhattisgarh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MOFPI Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Chhattisgarh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Acsir Ph D Programme?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MOFPI Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain mofpi.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official AcSIR online admission portal, select the MOFPI-affiliated program, and complete the One-Time Registration by providing a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details.

Log in with generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying academic qualifications, CSIR-UGC NET or GATE fellowship details, and preferred MOFPI research laboratory.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, post-graduation degree, consolidated marksheets, category certificate, and a comprehensive Statement of Purpose in PDF format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via the integrated payment gateway using net banking, credit or debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly check the portal for the release of the shortlist and subsequent interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Acsir Ph D Programme is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Academic Screening and Shortlisting	Based on GATE/NET/GPAT score and academic merit	Academic consistency, National-level fellowship validity, Relevance of post-graduate specialization, Statement of Purpose evaluation
Stage 2: Research Aptitude and Domain Knowledge Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Research Methodology, Biostatistics, Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Food Process Engineering, Microbiology and Biotechnology
Stage 3: Technical and Research Proposal Interview	100 Marks, 30 Minutes per candidate	Defense of Research Proposal, Subject matter expertise in Food Technology, Analytical instrumentation knowledge, Communication and scientific writing skills
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying in nature	Verification of original academic degrees, Fellowship award letter validation, Caste and Category certificate scrutiny, Physical fitness standards assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The AcSIR PhD Programme under the MOFPI authority offers positions aligned with Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for sponsored or trainee scientists. The entry basic pay is set at Rs. 56,100. Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% contributes Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is distributed by city category: Class X receives 30% (Rs. 16,830), Class Y receives 20% (Rs. 11,220), and Class Z receives 10% (Rs. 5,610). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 7,200 plus DA, totaling Rs. 11,016 for Class X and Y cities. The resulting Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city is approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of Rs. 8,583 and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,02,000.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training guidelines, the AcSIR PhD Programme under MOFPI strictly implements vertical and horizontal reservation policies. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories: up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and 3 years for Other Backward Classes. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections. Additionally, women candidates and Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities applicants are eligible for application fee concessions, ensuring equitable access to advanced research opportunities.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Acsir Ph D Programme

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the AcSIR PhD Programme under MOFPI?

Candidates must possess a valid national-level fellowship such as CSIR-UGC NET JRF, DBT-JRF, or ICMR-JRF, or a high GATE percentile, alongside a minimum of 60% marks in their Master's degree.

Is there a normalization process applied to the written test scores?

Yes, if the written aptitude test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard percentile-based normalization method is utilized to ensure parity among all candidates.

Is there a service bond associated with this PhD programme?

There is no service bond for regular PhD scholars; however, candidates receiving specific institutional fellowships may need to sign an undertaking to complete the program or refund the fellowship amount.

What is the probation or residency period for the PhD program?

Candidates undergo a mandatory course work residency period of one year, during which they must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 6.5 to continue.

Where can I find the detailed syllabus for the entrance exam?

The syllabus is published on the official AcSIR and MOFPI websites, focusing primarily on research methodology, food technology, biotechnology, and basic engineering sciences.

Where will the selected candidates be posted during their PhD?

Selected candidates will be posted at MOFPI-affiliated national institutes, such as NIFTEM Kundli or NIFTEM Thanjavur, or collaborating CSIR laboratories across India, depending on their research specialization.